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Continued from page 8 personal possessions, along with their estimated values, will help if you need to file an insurance claim.

4. Insurance can only help you after an incident. Many homeowners don’t realize they may be able to get reimbursed for taking steps to protect their homes when flooding is imminent. As one example, under certain circumstances Erie Insurance will reimburse homeowners up to $10,000 for materials such as sandbags and the sand to fill them, fill for temporary levees, pumps or plastic sheeting and lumber used with these items, as well as labor.

“We encourage homeowners to not underestimate the risk of flooding, and to be aware of the significant amount of damage that even a small amount of water can cause,” said Michelle Tennant, vice president of product management, Erie Insurance.

“Talk to your independent insurance agent about your home and your neighborhood to make sure you have the coverage that’s right for you.”

To learn more about protecting your home from floods, visit erieinsurance.com/extended-water.

Life is unpredictable. So is weather. But one thing is certain: if it can rain (or snow), it can flood. Make sure you’re protected with the right type of insurance.

Joan Marie Knepp

Nappanee Resident Traveled the World

Joan Marie Knepp, 87, Nappanee, died at 3 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2023, at the Raclin House at the Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka.

She was born Nov. 8, 1935, in Bremen, to Clarence and Bernice (Berger) Knepp. Growing up she attended Bremen schools before graduating from Nappanee High School in 1954.

She went on to receive a bachelor’s degree from North Central College in Naperville, Ill., and her master’s degree from Central Michigan University. She also studied at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, Ill.

After college, she spent time living in southern California before working in medical missions. During her lifetime, her missionary work took her to Española, N.M., Vietnam and Pakistan.

While serving in Vietnam, she adopted her son, Keith, in 1970. They remained in Vietnam for a year before moving back to New Mexico for 12 years. In August 1983, Joan and Keith returned to Nappanee to help care for her ailing parents. She worked as a medical technologist in hospitals in New Mexico and Indiana, and was proud of her work. She faithfully attended Valley View United Methodist Church in New Mexico and Nappanee United Methodist Church.

She enjoyed traveling and seeing the world. Experiencing different cultures was a passion of hers. New Mexico was special to her. She loved the mountains, culture and food of the region.

She had many friends all over the world from her time living and traveling in different regions. No matter where she went, people gravitated to her because of her kind and caring personality. These traits led to long-lasting friendships with many.

Most of all, she loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her son, Keith (Collette) Knepp; and three grandchildren, Caitlin, Bryce and Alexander Knepp, all of Nappanee.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Dean Knepp.

Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, at the Nappanee United Methodist Church. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, at the church with Pastor Kevin Reed officiating. Burial will take place in Bremen Cemetery. Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, handled arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name can be given to Center for Hospice Care, Mishawaka, or the Nappanee United Methodist Church.

Jeanette Mae Bockman

Lifetime Area Resident

Jeanette Mae (Beezley) Bockman, 95, North Webster, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw.

Jeanette was born April 9, 1928, in North Webster. She was the daughter of Paul and Hattie (Reed) Beezley. She was united in marriage to Verland Bockman on Aug. 30, 1947. He preceded her in death on Feb. 13, 1983.

Jeanette and Verland also had a son, Robert Allen Bockman. He was born Nov. 24, 1953, and passed away on March 23, 1954. She was a 1946 graduate of North Webster High School. She was a member of the North Webster United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the North Webster Legion Auxiliary. She lived her entire life in the North Webster area. She worked at the White Front Grocery Store in North Webster. She was the owner of Bockman’s Greenhouse and Nursery on Armstrong Road for over 30 years. Then she was a teller at Lake City Bank in North Webster. She also worked at Stephen’s in Pierceton.

Jeanette will be remembered by numerous nephews and nieces. Besides being preceded in death by her parents, husband and son, she was also preceded by all of her siblings, Letha Koher, Esther Henwood, John Baugher, Woody Beezley, Leroy Beezley, Lucille Baker, Virginia Townsend and Malcolm Beezley.

Visitation was held Friday, May 12, at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse. Services were Saturday, May 13, at the funeral home. Burial followed at North Webster Cemetery.

Virginia Marie Ashby

Virginia Marie Ashby, 92, Silver Lake, died May 11, 2023. She was born July 4, 1930. She married Charles Foster Ashby June 23, 1951. He died April 7, 2000. She is survived by her sons, Steve Ashby, Fort Wayne; Danny (Betty) Ashby, Akron, Glen Ashby, Florida; Bobby Ashby, Warsaw; John Ashby, Bargersville; and Edgar (Carol) Ashby, California; daughters, Helen (Tony) Middleton, Silver Lake; Teri (Tony) Monce, Silver Lake; Janine (Troy) Hoskins, Warsaw; and Sandy (David) Smith, Elyria, Ohio; sister,

Doris Zimmerman, North Carolina; 28 grandchildren; several greatgrandchildren; and great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services were Tuesday, May 16, with Pastor Dave Cox officiating, at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake.

Arden Eugene Badskey

Arden Eugene Badskey, 90, South Whitley, died May 8, 2023.

He was born March 12, 1933.

He is survived by wife, Beulah, South Whitley; sons, Larry (Rhonda) Badskey, Avilla, and Dennis (Amy) Badskey, Corona; daughters, Diana Badskey, South Whitley, and Rose Marie (Jeff) Pottenger, South Whitley; sisters, Bonnie Sleighter, North Manchester, and Dorothy (Dave) Rotman, Westfield; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Friday, May 12, at Manchester Bible Church, North Manchester, with Pastor Lane Lingofelter officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery, Servia. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, handled the arrangements.

Sharon Bollhorst

Sharon Bollhorst “Sherry” (McLaughlin), 82, North Webster, died May 8, 2023.

She was born May 28, 1940. She married Lee Bollhorst.

She is also survived by son, Kevin Bollhorst (Melissa); daughter, Debbie Bollhorst-Dallas (Bob); two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren, one of who is due May 31.

A memorial service was Friday, May 12, at Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services-Owen Chapel, North Webster.

Amy Elizabeth Capps

Amy Elizabeth (Cross) Capps, 49, Leesburg, died April 22, 2023.

She was born Nov. 8, 1973. On July 1, 1995, she married Rick Capps; he survives.

Also surviving are their chocolate labs, Wrigley and Woody; brothers and sisters-in-law, Greg and Barb Cross, Muncie, and Jeff and Carol Cross, Wilmington, N.C.; a sister and brother-in-law, GayLynn and Shannon Mercer, Muncie; aunt and uncle; her father-in-law, David Capps, Springport; and cousins, nieces and nephews.

A graveside service was held May 13, at Mock Cemetery, North Webster. Following the service, a gathering was held at United Methodist Church, Leesburg. Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, North Webster, was in charge of arrangements.

Terry Max Cole

Terry Max Cole, 82, died May 3, 2023.

He was born Oct. 28, 1940. In 1973, he met Judith McBride, who preceded him in death in 1994. In August 2012, he married Cindy Cole; she survives.

Also surviving are Cindy’s children, Candy Thompson, Carrie Lemon, Steven Ulshafer and Carmen Coyle; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

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Services were held May 13 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. Interment was in Hillcrest Cemetery.

Marsha Gene Davis

Marsha Gene (Justus) Davis, 75, Plymouth, formerly of Argos, died at 2:10 a.m. May 6, 2023.

She was born Oct. 23, 1947.

She is survived by a daughter, Ronda L. Rice, Argos; son, Craig Davis, Nappanee; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and sisters, Judith Justus, Argos, and Lea Ann Chamberlin, Plymouth.

Services were held May 11, at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos.

Mitchell L. Elder

Mitchell L. Elder, 56, died May 4, 2023.

Arrangements are currently pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw.

Pastor Dale E. Fisher

Pastor Dale E. Fisher, 92, Warsaw, died May 5, 2023.

He was born Dec. 30, 1930. He married wife, Barbara, who survives.

Also surviving are his children, Deborah Turkis, Mark Fisher, Craig Fisher, Cathy Longacre and Brenda Bolyard; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

Services were held May 12, at Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Warsaw. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Charlotte Faye Gary

Charlotte Faye Gary, 63, Nappanee, died at 11:55 p.m. May 4, 2023.

She was born April 17, 1960. On May 20, 1982, she married Charlie Gary; he survives.

Also surviving are her children, Kyle Gary, Nappanee, and Tiffany Gary, Cromwell; five grandchildren; her mother, Thelma Fields, Sweetser; sisters, Debbie Smith, Holton, Wanda Eppert, Warren, and Brenda Nutt, Denver; and a brother, Tom Fields, Anderson.

Visitation was held May 12, at Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. A graveside service followed at Union Center Cemetery.

Charles Haffner

Charles Haffner, 89, Syracuse, died May 7, 2023.

He was born July 21, 1937. On Nov. 21, 1959, he married Ann Ruth Stoeckley; she survives.

He is also survived by his twin sister Charlotte Hatheway, Tullahoma, Tenn.; son, John (Shelley) Haffner, Leesburg; daughter, Jane (Arnold) White, Toccoa, Ga.; daughter, Mary (William) Stewart, Charlotte, N.C.; seven grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; brother-in-law, John (Karen) Stoeckley; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at Titus Funeral Home-Owen Chapel in Syracuse at a date to be determined in late June.

Charles A. Haney

Charles “Chuck” A. Haney, 80, Goshen, died May 6, 2023.

He was born April 12, 1943. On May 4, 1963, he married Verda M. Chupp; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Kimberly S. Miller, Goshen, and Jeffrey C. Haney, Syracuse; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; a sister, Marie Janacek, Fremont; and a brother-in-law, Olen Eash, Middlebury.

Services were held May 11 at New Paris Missionary Church. Burial was in Miller 8 Square Cemetery. YoderCulp Funeral Home, Goshen, was in charge of arrangements.

Harold W. Hochstetler

Harold W. Hochstetler, 68, Bremen, died May 5, 2023.

He was born Dec. 30, 1954. He married Pamela Turner, who preceded him in death July 2, 2020.

Surviving are daughters, April Banderas, Nappanee, and Heather Outlaw, Bremen; son, Shawn Wirth, Indianapolis; sisters, Clara Ulloa, Bremen, Marietta Mullet, Nappanee, and Ruth Poole, Florida; and brothers, Alan Hochstetler, Bourbon, and Larry Hochstetler, Nappanee.

Services were held May 13 at Maranatha Church, Nappanee. A celebration of life will be held from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at 105 Rob Court, Bremen. Motorcycles are encouraged.

Genevia “Gibby” A. Holm

Genevia “Gibby” A. Holm, 81, Ligonier, died May 9, 2023.

She is survived by her nephew, David Holm (Sandra); great-niece ,Tiffany; and great-great nieces, Lilly and Sadie, Whitehouse, Texas; niece, Debra Holm (Charles Sheeley), Fort Myers, Fla.; and her special bonus family, Tim Mullins (Karen) and their granddaughter.

A private family graveside committal will be held at Oak Park Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her family. Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.yeagerfuneralhome.com.

Don “Magic” Hooker

Don “Magic” Hooker, formerly of Ligonier, died Friday, May 5, 2023.

He was born in Indianapolis in 1958.

He is survived by his father, Dr. Donald J. (Eleanor) Hooker; sister, Gwyn (Steve) Malone; children, Haley Coral Hooker and Jackson Ryan Hooker; sisters-in-law and brothersin-law; and nieces and nephews. A service was Saturday, May 13, in Sevierville, Tenn.

Lawrence A. “Jack”

Horney, Jr.

Lawrence A. “Jack” Horney, Jr., 98, Winona Lake, died at 8:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

He was born Dec. 14, 1924. He was married Dorothy Mae Bockelman Oct. 28, 1948. She died May 25, 1984. He married Mary Lou Robertson March 29, 1985. She died Aug. 8, 2004.

He is survived by three daughters, Kathy (Mark) Workman, Warsaw; Phyllis (George) Kolopanis, Normal, Ill.; Mary Beth (William) Geist, Hilton Head, S.C.; son, David (Debbie), Fishers; and two step-daughters, Joyce (Jerry) Parcell, North Webster; and Janet Shriver, Bedford, Texas; nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; and longtime friend, Mary Ulmer, Winona Lake.

Friends and family may visit from 10-11:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 23, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw. His life will be celebrated by Father Jonathan Norton with a funeral Mass following visitation at noon Tuesday, May 23, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 125 N. Harrison St., Warsaw. Military rites will be conducted by members of the American Legion Post No. 49, and Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 1126, both of Warsaw, and active-duty members of the Navy Honor Guard. He will be laid to rest at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Richard Louis Hundt Sr.

Richard Louis Hundt Sr., 84, Plymouth, died May 9, 2023.

In May 1959, he married Loretta J. Warner; she survives.

He is survived by his children Mary Dean (Earl) Vandalia, Mich.; Sharon Ream, Plymouth; Richard Hundt Jr., Wabash; and Peggy Johnson, Argos; 15 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; sisters, Judy Lohagen, Florida; Barb Harrington (Steve), Louisville, Ky.; Patty Leglski (Ray) Wabash; Lila Harmon (Bill), Tippecanoe; and Tenna Walenga (Mike), Bremen; brothers, Paul Hundt (Chris), Plymouth; and Frank Hundt (Robin) Florida.

Funeral services were Monday, May 15 at New Song Church, Plymouth, with Rev. Justin Chambers presiding. Burial followed at New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. EarlGrossman Funeral Home, Argos, handled arrangements.

Larry Eugene Ihnen

Larry Eugene Ihnen, 79, Silver Lake, formerly of North Manchester, died May 6, 2023.

He was born May 28, 1943. On April 30, 1966, he married Connie Enyeart; she survives.

He is also survived by a daughter, Melissa Kania, North Manchester; son, Tim Ihnen, Warsaw; brothers, Richard Ihnen, Warsaw, and Brian Ihnen, Suffolk, Va.; sister, Susan Dockter, Fort Wayne; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held May 12 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester.

Johnny Ray Isaac

Johnny Ray Isaac, 62, Warsaw, died May 4, 2023.

He was born May 19, 1960. On Oct. 3, 1986, he married Mary Isaac, who preceded him in death in 2020.

He is survived by a daughter, Shelly McGrath.

No public services will be held. Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Rayford Lambert

Rayford Lambert, 69, Warsaw, died Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services. To leave a condolence, visit www. TitusFuneralHome.com.

Maryann R. Meinert

Maryann R. Meinert, 61, Warsaw, died May 4, 2023.

She was born Oct. 13, 1961.

Surviving are sisters, Caryl Nolan, Riverview, Fla., Patricia Meinert, Naperville, Ill., Kathy West, Shelbyville, Jayne Brunetto and Judy Meinert, both of Warsaw; seven nieces and nephews; nine great-nieces and nephews; and special friends and Godparents, Bob and Mary Martin.

Services were held May 10 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. Burial will be at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Linda S. Morris

Linda S. Morris, 83, died May 5, 2023.

She was born Nov. 14, 1939. She married Larry R. Morris, who survives.

Also surviving are her children, Craig Morris, Indianapolis, Tonia Morris Hanna, Warsaw, and Carla Morris, Pierceton; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Services were held May 10 at Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Warsaw.

Dock Edward Murphy

Dock Edward Murphy (Michael David Murphy), 66, Milford, died at 6:55 p.m. April 19, 2023.

He was born Sept. 7, 1956. On March 22, 2015, he married Debra Gipp; she survives.

He is also survived by a son, Michael Murphy, Florida; mother, Delsa

Mexico, Florida; and siblings, Daniel Roberson, Sarasota, Fla., Jeff A. Roberson, Nashville, Tenn., and Danny Mack Lee, Slocomb, Ala.

A memorial service was held May 13 at The Word of Truth Ministries, Milford. Rieth Rohrer Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, was in charge of arrangements.

Shelia Lynn Neterer

Shelia Lynn Neterer, 60, Elkhart, died at 1:47 a.m. May 7, 2023.

She was born March 5, 1963. On May 26, 1984, she married Alan Neterer Sr.; he survives.

Also surviving are sons, Alan Neterer Jr., California, and Matthew Neterer, Elkhart; two granddaughters; and siblings, Dawn Rehmels and John Rehmels, both of Elkhart, and Paula Rehmels, Nappanee.

Services were held May 11 at Rieth Rohrer Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen. Burial was in Violett Cemetery, Goshen.

C. Frederick Nieter

C. Frederick “Fred” Nieter, 94, Warsaw, died at 11:10 p.m. May 5, 2023.

He was born Nov. 21, 1928. On Jan. 6, 1951, he married Dorothy Jane “Dot” Haenes. She preceded him in death July 10, 2011.

Surviving are sons, Gary Nieter, Warsaw, Randy Nieter, Chesapeake, Va., and Rod Nieter, Memphis; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Services were held May 10 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Julia A. Orenchick

Julia A. Orenchick, 76, Kendallville, died May 5, 2023.

She was born Nov. 5, 1946. In October 2000, she married Dennis Orenchick, who preceded her in death in 2011.

She is survived by a daughter, Tracy Robison; son, David Livengood; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Penny Plikerd; and brother, Gary Wiggs.

No public services are planned currently. Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Syracuse, was in charge of arrangements.

Donald “Rick” Purcell

Donald “Rick” Purcell, 78, Nappanee, died Tuesday, May 9, 2023.

On July 8, 1967, he married Jean Schultz.

He is survived by his wife, Jean, Nappanee; sons, Benjamin Purcell, Louisville, Ky.; Steven (Kyna) Purcell, Billings, Mont.; and Christopher (Laura) Purcell, Houlton, Maine; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four siblings, Nate (Carolyn) Purcell, St. Joseph, Ill.; Greg Siegelman, Bowling Green, Ky.; Susan (Albert) Sommers, Pinedale, Wyo.; and Pam (John) Allen, Akin, S.C.; and cousin, Allen (Ronnie) Brockman, St. Louis, Mo.

Cremation will take place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in his name can be given to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Arrangements were handled by Thompson-Lengacher and

Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Wanda W. Ramey

Wanda W. Ramey, 85, Warsaw, died May 7, 2023.

She was born Aug. 11, 1937. On May 12, 1961, she married Eugene Ramey, who preceded her in death in 2011.

She is survived by a son, Charles Ramey, Pierceton; daughter, Regina Ramey, Warsaw; a grandson; brother, James White; brother-in-law, Tom Ramey; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held May 15 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Phillip Smith

Phillip Smith, 60, Warsaw, died May 6, 2023.

He was born March 24, 1963.

He is survived by his mother, Laura Smith, Warsaw; siblings, Bambi Hyde, Warsaw, and Chauncey Smith, Pierceton; four nephews; an uncle; four aunts; and seven great-nieces and nephews.

Services were held May 12 at Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Johnny G. Szoldrak

Johnny G. Szoldrak, 73,Warsaw, died Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

He was born Aug. 13, 1949. On Dec. 24, 1984, he married Becky Coonce; she survives.

He is also survived by daughter, Kayla (Jason) Wynkoop; sons, Kip and Kyle Szoldrak; three grandsons; a sister, Elisabeth Nervseen; and extended family and friends.

Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services is entrusted with his care. A memorial gathering will be from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services,Warsaw. To leave a condolence or send flowers, visit www.TitusFuneralHome.com.

Paul K. Tacker

Paul K. Tacker, 89, Millersburg, died at 1:25 a.m. May 7, 2023.

He was born May 30, 1933. On Dec. 1, 1955, he married Mona J. Herrell. She preceded him in death Sept. 6, 2013.

Survivors include Michael Tacker, Pierceton; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Services were held May 11 at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier. A graveside service with military honors was held May 12 at Brown Cemetery, Millersburg.

John Edward Uzubell

John Edward Uzubell, 65, North Webster, died May 4, 2023.

He was born Jan. 19, 1958.

Surviving are his children, “Mitch” John M. Uzubell and Vanessa Gillenwater; a granddaughter and another granddaughter due this month; brothers, Ron Uzubell and Joe Uzubell; an aunt; many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

Services were held May 10 at Titus Funeral Home & Cremation ServicesOwen Chapel of North Webster.

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Janet A. Vardaman

Janet A. Vardaman, 86, Elkhart, died at 5:15 p.m. May 3, 2023.

She was born Jan. 23, 1937. On June 10, 1961, she married Keith Vardaman. He preceded her in death May 11, 2017.

She is survived by a son, Kurtis Vardaman, Nappanee; two granddaughters; a great-granddaughter; son-in-law, Michael George, Dewart Lake; and two nieces.

A celebration of life service was held May 13 at Creekside Church of the Brethren, Elkhart. ThompsonLengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements.

Janet E. Walters

Janet E. Walters, 83, Kempner, Texas, died at 5:36 a.m. May 5, 2023.

She was born Aug. 8, 1939. On Feb. 2, 1958, she married Richard G. Walters; he survives.

Also surviving are her children, Bruce J. Walters, Kempner, Texas, Jeri Hand, Milford, and Kris D. Walters, Edwardsburg, Mich.; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Delores Baker, Fort Myers, Fla., Marlene Gilkerson, Ligonier, Kathlene Thibos, Beverly Hills, Fla., Sherry Chapman, Chattanooga, Tenn., and Bonnie Kapla, Fort Myers, Fla.; and brothers, Royal “Zeke” Secor, Plainfield, Larry Secor, Newton, Kan., Glen Secor, South Bend, and Wendell Secor, Fort Smith, Ark.

Per Janet’s wishes, cremation will take place and a visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. Friday, June 16, at Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. A celebration of life will begin at 6 p.m.

Gregory “Greg” W. Watkins

Gregory “Greg” W. Watkins, Warsaw, died May 3, 2023.

He was born Jan. 31, 1954.

He is survived by his children, David Roach, Danny (Jenny) Watkins, Greg (Kim) Watkins, Amanda (Casey) Louden, and Jo Beth (David) Hattery; brothers, James (Leslie) Watkins, Joseph (Ginger) Watkins, and Willard (Jackie) Watkins; many grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw, is entrusted with his care. A private burial will take place at a later date. To leave a condolence, visit www.TitusFuneralHome.com.

Janice Sue Allen Wood

Janice Sue Allen Wood, 82, Claypool, died May 7, 2023.

She was born April 19, 1941. On March 26, 1960, she married Eddie Wood; he survives.

Also surviving are sons, Brian Wood and Brent Wood, both of Sidney; brother, Danny Joe Allen, North Manchester; sister, Saundra Hoagland, Warsaw; six grandsons; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held May 13, at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Burial was in Clemmers Fishers Ross Cemetery, Claypool.

B Irths

Sophia Kate Eberly

Nelson and Joleen (Zimmerman)

Eberly, Milford, are the parents of a daughter, Sophia Kate, born at 3:39 a.m. May 9, 2023, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 9 pounds, 1.5 ounces, and was 22 inches long.

Sophia joins a brother, Cohen Matthew Eberly.